Osasuna take on the visitors Real Sociedad in the round of 1/8-finals of Copa del Rey. The match will be played on Wednesday, January 17th at Estadio El Sadar (Pamplona).
This season, Osasuna derived some unique dividends from the previous, remarkably successful season for them. Finishing seventh in La Liga 2022/2023, they entered the Conference League (yes, there was also the Champions League, but the Spanish team got acquainted with the new European cup). However, it all ended with a defeat to Brugge, their very first opponent. Last week, they had a voyage to Saudi Arabia for the Super Cup. However, with Barcelona, it ended as expected with a 0-2 loss. Overall, the season seems mediocre. There were downturns after the previous rise, but under the guidance of Jagoba Arrasate, they averaged one point per match. Only in late December - January did progress emerge, with victories over Rayo Vallecano and Almeria.
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Real Sociedad are focused on performance in the Champions League. In recent years, the Txuriurdins have been performing well. The current coach (and former player), Imanol Alguacil, first secured the long-awaited trophy, the Spanish Cup. Last season, not for the first attempt, they achieved the coveted fourth place, qualifying for the Champions League. They are making the most of this opportunity in San Sebastian. The Spaniards won their group, even with Inter, the 2023 finalist, among the quartet's opponents. However, this effort does take a toll on their domestic performance, especially since Girona and Athletic have now surpassed Sociedad, pushing them out of the top 4. They recently had a derby with Basques in Bilbao, resulting in a 1-2 defeat.
Alguacil and his team won five consecutive official matches against neighbors. However, in early December, they settled for a 1-1 draw. The odds favor the visitors, but overall, both sides are not impressive. We expect a total under 2.0 goals in the derby.
Prediction for the match: Under 2.0 scored goals.
